Thursday, December 30, 2010

"San Juan, Afternoon" ©


I went out painting, hiking in with my gear packed on my back and stepped into a hole, falling flat, no one witnessed my flying dismount but in the aftermath shaking, my painting went no where. So humbled I came home and painted in the safety of my studio. Tomorrow is a new day!
Oil on Linen, 12" X 16"

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

"Morning Veil of Mist" ©


First look out the window, I saw what looked like the world covered in gauze. A morning veil of mist is rare in my canyon, since we are so far inland from the sea, I had to paint it.
Oil on Linen, 20" X 24"

Monday, December 27, 2010

"Montreuil-Bellay River" ©

This view is of a river that branches off the La Loire Le Thouet and cuts along the 15th and 16th century ramparts of Montreuil-Bellay, one of the most beautiful architectural areas in the Loire Valley, France.
Oil on Canvas, 20" X 16"

Sunday, December 26, 2010

"Winter Day" ©







First day back at the easel in three, the longest I have gone without painting since I can remember. I shot a couple of images of the progress, to show my thought process. Any thoughts or critique welcome (yeah you Bart).
Oil on canvas, 12" X 12"

Monday, December 20, 2010

"From Blue Skies" ©


From blue skies to gray, rain is gently soaking all of Southern California under blanket of clouds.
Oil on Canvas, 12" X 12"

Sunday, December 19, 2010

"Golden Reflections" ©


After the storm today all of the golden leaves will be blown onto the lake, bare trunks and branches will wait for spring.
Oil on linen panel, 9" x 12"

Monday, December 13, 2010

"Sunlit Solitude" ©



A few days of heat, a few days of rain and all of nature seems confused. The golden leaves are hanging on and green grasses emerge as if spring has arrived.


Oil on Canvas, 12" X 12"


sold

Wednesday, December 08, 2010

"Canyon Morning" ©


The easel and the Christmas tree are competing for my attention. Probably all artists suffer this tug of the two at this time of year. Today I painted the canyon in the morning before starting the day of shopping and decorating. Luckily I have views to paint within a couple of minutes from home.


Oil on canvas, 12" X 16"


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Monday, December 06, 2010

"San Juan Afternoon" ©


Last weekend I demonstrated oil painting at the Valencia Town Center Mall. Painting in the dark I was able to get most of it down so today I softened edges, changed some values and generally tried to bring the painting to a conclusion.
Oil on Panel, 12" X 16"

Wednesday, December 01, 2010

"Walker Ranch" ©


31 degrees, 7am, the sun is just grazing the earth in our canyon for the day, fighting the storm clouds on their way out.
Oil on Linen, 20" X 24"
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